by Tomaskom_cz
A collapsing lightsaber, model Mace Windu, based on 3DPRINTINGWORLD's original idea. The hilt is designed from scratch, but the blade can be re-used. Designed using FreeCAD, the project file as well as my own FreeCAD template are included.
It is designed to be printed using simple colour changes at specific layers (see images to pick the right layer) and by gluing together with other separate parts of different colours. Any good superglue works well with PLA, but take care with the colour changes, if done improperly the model will have weak layer adhesion there.
You will need 1x body, 1x body grip, 1x cap, 12x fin (choose longer or shorter variant), 1x knob, 1x golden arc, 3x golden bar, 2x cap pin and 1x full blade .
I strongly suggest printing the fins and pins with about -0.15 horizontal expansion setting for easy fit.
You will need to bridge the bottom of the cap and print some steeper overhangs in the model, but with any half-decent cooling it should be no problem.
